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1989 Hylas 44Sold

$114,000

Used
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builtBuilt in 1989
Year the boat was built
model

44

Boat model
engine

1 Engine (Yanmar)

Engine type and count
length

44 feet

Overall boat length
fuel

Diesel

Fuel type
material

Fiberglass/Reinforced

Hull material
Length Overall
44ft
Length at Waterline
34.83ft
Beam
13.5ft
Max Draft
5.83ft
Ballast
11020lb
Cabins
2
Heads
2
Fresh Water Tanks
110gal
Fuel Tanks
110gal
Hull Material
fiberglass
Engine 1
Engine Make
Yanmar
Engine Model
4JH-TE
Total Power
55hp
Engine Hours
6800
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Summary
Gitana del Viento (Gypsy of the Wind) is a 1989 Hylas 44 I sold 10 years ago. She has been lived aboard while cruising the Caribbean by her current owner. This is your opportunity to own a quality-built Hylas Yacht for an affordable price.
Accommodations

The cabin is finished in elegant teak with a teak & holly sole and features custom upholstery throughout. Forward is a private stateroom with oversized pullman berth and comfortable sitting area. There is extra storage with drawers, hanging locker and outboard shelving. Next aft is the forward head. The passageway continues aft to the main salon which features a large u-shaped convertible dining settee to port with a folding table on center. Aft to port is the nav station with electronics and electrical panel. To starboard is the straight line galley running aft that includes a stainless steel sink, refrigeration/freezer compartment, storage spaces, massive counter top space, and New Force 10 3 burner propane stove with oven. Amidships is the engine that can be accessed from both port & starboard. The starboard passageway continues aft to the large master stateroom with centerline queen, sitting area, drawers, hanging locker, shelf storage and a private enclosed head with shower. There are numerous opening hatches and portlights throughout the vessel providing illumination and ventilation for the entire cabin.

Salon
  • U shaped settee to port
  • Bench settee to starboard, pulls out for twin berth or sea berth
  • Teak double drop leaf dining table with 2 drawers
  • 4 teak upper storage units
  • 2 teak bookshelf units (4 shelves)
  • 2 teak storage units behind bench settee
  • Leaded glass liquor cabinet with automatic light
  • 2 hatches 
  • 4 fixed ports
  • TV
  • LED flood lights and task lights
  • Stereo speakers
  • Brass clock
  • Brass barometer 
  • Brass bell
  • Smoke detector
  • Fire extinguisher
Master Stateroom
  • Custom queen inner spring mattress
  • Marine Air 120VAC
  • 8 teak upper storage units
  • 3 teak lower units
  • 4 teak drawers
  • Teak hanging locker
  • 3 teak deep wells for storage 
  • 2 Hella fans
Master En Suite Head
  • Jabsco manual head
  • Cultured marble counter with built in sink
  • Towel bars
  • 3 mirrored cabinets above sink
  • Teak sink cabinet
  • Teak storage unit behind toilet, below counter
  • LED task lights above sink
  • Flourescent room light
  • Large wall mirror 
  • Dorade vent
  • Separate shower room
Forward Stateroom
  • Custom inner spring mattress
  • 2 opening hatches
  • Bench seat
  • 8 teak upper storage units
  • 1 teak hanging locker
  • 3 teak drawers 
  • Large storage under berth
  • 1 teak storage well
  • Storage under bench seat 
  • 3 reading lights
  • 1 overhead florescent light
  • 1 Hella cabin fan
  • Fire extinguisher
Forward Head
  • Jabsco manual toilet
  • Cultured marble counter with built in sink
  • Teak sink cabinet
  • Towel bars
  • 3 mirrored cabinets above sink
  • Storage unit behind toilet, below counter
  • LED task lights above sink
  • Florescent room light
  • Large wall mirror
  • Wall mounted shower faucet
  • Dorade vent
Galley
  • Grunert 110VAC refrigeration system ( 2 large well insulated boxes, use either one, or both refrigeration/freezer)
  • Isotherm 12VDC holding plate with automatic start up controller plumbed to freezer box 
  • New Force 10 3 burner cooktop with over (2020)
  • Centerline double stainless steel sink
  • Stainless steel counter in sink area
  • Single head/lever sink faucet with built in spray head. Touch button pause of water flow/stream or spray
  • Sea water faucet with foot pump plumbed (faucet not installed)
  • 110VAC microwave oven
  • 4 upper storage units 
  • 1 deep storage well 
  • 2 drawers
  • 1 lower storage unit
  • Knife rack
  • Cutting board
  • LED galley lights
  • CO2 detector
  • Oscillating cabin fan 
  • Xintex propane sniffer for stove
  • 2 ports with screens
Nav Station & Electronics
  • AC/DC service panel with breakers and meters
  • Standard Horizon explorer VHF radio - remote with mic & AIS transceiver 
  • Icom M700 Pro SSB radio
  • Link 2000 battery monitor
  • ACR 406 Rapid Fix GPS EPIRB
  • Remote start for Yanmar
  • Genset control panel
  • Manual bilge pump
  • AM/FM/CD/MPS stereo 
  • Forward facing seat
  • Chart table (lift top with storage underneath)
  • 3 teak drawers
  • Teak bookshelf behind seat
  • Teak hanging locker for tool storage behind seat
  • Victron solar controller
  • AIS (2020)
  • 2 Battery shut off switches 
  • Xantrex control panel
  • WiFi Booster
Electronics
  • Garmin GPSMAP 1042 chart plotter at helm screen 
  • Garmin GMR 18 HD digital radar
  • Garmin Smart Transducer depth/speed & transponder (2024)
  • 2 Garmin GMI 10 multi-purpose displays. One at helm, one at nav station
  • Raymarine ST6000 auto pilot
  • Standard Horizon Intrepid VHF radio with DSC
  • Standard Horizon RAM remote mic at helm station
  • Icom M700 Pro SSB radio 
  • Icom AT-130 Automatic SSB
Entertainment
  • AM/FM/CD/MPS stereo with 6 speakers (cockpit, salon, master stateroom)
  • Flatscreen TV 33" 
Electrical
  • 4.5KW Northern Lights diesel generator, generator motor rebuilt 2013 (3885 hours)
  • All new hoses on generator (2023)
  • 300 watt solar panel with solar controller (2013)
  • 100 amp Balmar alternator
  • Balmar ARS III regulator
  • 110 VAC and 12 VDC breaker panels
  • House bank AGM
  • Dual blue sea automatic charging relay
  • Engine start battery
  • Link 2000 battery monitor
  • Xantrex charger freedom
  • LED lighting through the boat
  • LED navigation and anchor lights
  • 150' 50 amp shore power cord
  • Designated battery for windlass and bow thruster with designated charger
Engine & Mechanical
  • Yanmar 4 cylinder turbo diesel, 55hp, 6800 hours
  • New turbo (2018)
  • Side Power Bowthruster (2018)
  • Marine Air reverse cycle air conditioning units
  • 2 Racor fuel filters (1 for Yanmar, 1 for Northern Lights)
  • 3 blade Max prop
  • PSS dripless shaft seal (2024)
  • 12 gal SuperStor water heater
  • New engine hose (2023)
  • New generator hoses (2023
  • 110 Amp 12V refrigeration system
  • (2) Jabsco manual heads
  • New bearings on rudder (2024)
  • Maxwell anchor windlass, new motor, (2023) rewired foot switches (2023)
Deck Equipment

Wide side decks and complete walk around from bow to stern make for convenient movement around the vessel for docking, anchoring, handling emergencies at sea and simply lounging at anchor or at the dock. Her center cockpit is roomy at anchor and safe at sea. The low coach roof affords incredible visibility fore and aft with a tan dodger that connects to the bimini, the entire cockpit has full enclosure with isinglass panels. 


  • White fiberglass decks with grey non-skid
  • Aluminum slotted toe rail
  • 3 Large lazarettes (aft deck)
  • Maxwell #2200 electric anchor windlass - new motor (2023)
  • Deck foot controls for windlass, all new wiring (2023)
  • 85# Mantis anchor, 300' of chain
  • Large stainless Danforth anchor mounted on stern rail
  • Jabsco salt water wash down system
  • 10' Highfield dinghy (2018)
  • Suzuki 15hp outboard, fuel injected (2023)
  • Custom SS dinghy davits on arch (2018)
  • Kato SS OB engine lift
  • Edson outboard mounting bracket
  • SS port side boarding/swim ladder
  • Fresh water shower on aft deck
  • Magma BBQ grill
  • 20lb aluminum LP tank in dedicated lazarette locker
  • (6) fenders
  • Stern rail fold down ladder
  • New rub rail (2018)
  • All exterior port lights replaced (2018)
  • Rebedded all deck hardware (2022)
  • Teak toerail & handrails
  • 2 dorades (chrome) with granny bars
Sails & Rigging
  • Aluminum double spreader mast
  • Boom furling
  • 1-Harken #40 electric 2-speed main halyard winch (cockpit)
  • 1 Barinet #24ST mainsheet winch (cockpit behind helm)
  • 2 Barinet #32 primary winches
  • 2 Barinet #27 aft
  • 1 Lewmar #16 cockpit winch
  • 2 Barinet #24 staysail winches
  • 2 Barinet #24 mast winches
  • New mainsheet traveler (2018) (cockpit behind helm)
  • Forespar rigid boom vang (cockpit)
  • New North main sail (never used) fully battened
  • 130% Genoa with UV cover
  • Harken Genoa roller furling system
  • Folding mast steps up to first spreaders
  • Spinnaker halyrad
  • New standing rigging with sat-lock rigging terminals (2024)
  • Cutter rigged with quick release removal stay
  • Running backstays
  • Storm staysail
  • 3 snatch blocks
Cockpit
  • Ritchie compass
  • Control panel for Yanmar
  • Remote switches for Nav lights etc
  • Remote mic for VHF
  • Dodger and Bimini 
  • Connector between dodger and Bimini (2018)
  • Full cockpit zip-on isinglass enclosure (2018)
  • Cockpit cushions
  • Folding teak table
  • Teak cup holders
  • Stereo cockpit speakers
  • Inclinometer
  • Teak companionway louvered
  • Binnacle cover
  • Lewmar folding wheel (2024)
Canvas
  • Full Dodger & Bimini 
  • Full Bimini enclosure with isinglass and screen enclosure
  • 2 folding cockpit chairs
  • 3 piece awning set covers entire boat
  • Binnacle cover
  • Companionway cover
  • Covers for all winches
  • Custom fender holder
Safety
  • ACR 406 Rapid Fix GPS EPIRB 
  • Viking life raft (needs certification)
  • Galerider 42" drogue with bridling line. 350' of rode and vinyl storage bags
  • 3 fire extinguishers
  • 5 adult life jackets
  • Tethers
  • Jack lines
  • Life sling mounted on stern rail
  • 1 CO2 detecor
  • 2 smoke detectors
  • Emergency tiller
  • Manual bilge pump
  • Bilge high water alarm
Additional
  • Bosun chair
  • Lots of maintenance and repair parts to support extended cruising
  • Kayak rack with kayak
  • 3 Gerri cans
Disclaimer

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.

Price History

DateEventPrice
5/7/25Initial price$114,000

Overview from around the web 1989 Hylas 44

Customers often praise the 1989 Hylas 44 for its robust construction and classic design, which combine to create a seaworthy vessel ideal for long-distance cruising

Many appreciate the spacious interior layout that offers comfort and functionality, featuring a well-appointed galley, cozy salon, and ample storage space. Sailors frequently comment on the boat's excellent sailing performance, noting its responsive handling and stability in various sea conditions. The quality craftsmanship and attention to detail in the woodwork and fittings also receive high marks, contributing to the timeless appeal of the Hylas brand. Owners often highlight the Hylas 44’s versatility, making it suitable for both leisurely coastal cruising and more adventurous offshore voyages. Overall, the consensus is that the 1989 Hylas 44 stands out as a reliable and stylish choice for sailing enthusiasts.

Made For

The 1989 Hylas 44 is ideal for discerning sailors seeking a combination of performance, comfort, and timeless elegance. Whether you're an experienced sailor looking for a capable bluewater cruiser or a couple seeking a reliable vessel for extended voyages, this yacht offers an exceptional balance of features. With its well-designed hull, the Hylas 44 is built for stability and speed, making it suitable for both coastal cruising and long-distance passages. The spacious interior, crafted with rich woods and quality finishes, provides a welcoming atmosphere for relaxation after a day on the water. Families will appreciate the ample sleeping accommodations and practical storage solutions, while adventurous sailors will find the well-equipped galley and navigation systems conducive to exploration. Whether you plan to embark on sailing adventures around the globe or simply enjoy weekend getaways, the 1989 Hylas 44 is a versatile and stylish choice for those who value craftsmanship and performance in their sailing experience.

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